Welcome to New Leaf Nature & Wellbeing CIC

Providing nature based, courses, events, holistic services and education to support and improve
physical and mental wellbeing, reduce isolation and loneliness for people of all ages.

We are a not for profit "Community Interest Company" based in Eaton, Cheshire within a 14 acre woodland.

We are passionate about supporting those that need holistic wellbeing support in a beautiful environment.
As a CIC we receive funding and income from several areas to help support the cost of providing our life enhancing services to those in our community who need it.

Whilst we rely heavily on funding from grants we also generate our own income from a wide range of activities related to physical and mental wellbeing and nature. Any profit generated is reinvested to maintain and further develop our services.

Nature based Courses

At "New Leaf", we believe in the profound healing power of nature. Countless studies have shown that spending time outdoors can have a transformative effect on our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Research indicates that immersing ourselves in natural environments can reduce stress levels, alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, Improve physical wellbeing and boost overall mood and happiness whilst reducing isolation and loneliness.

Mindful Bushcraft

Forest Bathing

Holistic Wellbeing

Who can benefit?

There is a growing need for social prescribing to support holistic

wellbeing to those in need. The private sector and education is also in great need of stepping out of the confines of four walls.

Nature-based activities are a key component of this approach, offering immense benefits to various groups from a wellbeing and health perspective and also to support the reduction of feeling isolated and lonely.

Employee Wellbeing

Schools & Education

Why is nature based therapy so beneficial?

In the 1980s Japan introduced the practice of "Shinrin-Yoku" meaning "forest bathing" or "taking in the forest atmosphere". Although Japan introduced the concept of "Forest Bathing" as a form of "Ecotherapy", the important role that nature plays in supporting human health has always been known.

In the 1990s research into the benefits of nature for mental and physical health and wellbeing began and the results show that immersion in nature and various types of "Ecotherapy" can be used to improve both mental and physical health.

Further scientific studies into such things as
Phytoncides and the Biophilia Hypothesis show that combining Wellness and Ecotherapy practices has measurable positive effects on people's physical and mental health. So much so that many countries (including the UK) are now using "Green Social Prescriptions" to direct people to nature based activities and environments.

You can check out lots more research by clicking the button below.